Mable was drunk, and her mind was a mess.She leaned her head against Blair’s chest and shook it forcefully. “No... It’s me...”Then, she raised her head and grabbed his tie. Her voice quivered with tears. “It’s my fault. I’m frustrated with myself... I hate myself...”Mable could not hold back her tears and leaned on Blair’s shoulder. All her emotions erupted at that moment.Blair was shocked. He thought he had upset her. It turned out that she was frustrated with herself.Why?He stroked her cheek with an aching heart. “Mabes, why do you hate yourself? You’re wonderful to the point where I want to give my life to you. I’m only afraid you’ll reject me.”Mable squinted her drunken eyes and shook her head. “You don’t understand...”Blair tightened his jaw and fell silent before suddenly asking, “Mabes, who do you like more, Blair or Rory?”He took advantage of her being drunk to ask the question he always wanted.Mable tilted her head as if contemplating the question.After a
Mable once asked him if he liked children.His answer was yes. However, Mable said she did not like children. In fact, she disliked them.However, if she really disliked children, why would she be so kind to a stranger’s child in a foreign country? She even kept a photo of them together on her phone.Now, Blair understood that Mable might not dislike children. Rather, she could not have children...That was why she rejected his marriage proposal.“Mabes.”Blair’s heart ached as he looked at the girl in his arms. He tightened his grip, holding her close in his embrace.He liked children. However, compared to her, they were nothing.He kissed her forehead and comforted her while she sobbed. “You silly girl, why didn’t you just tell me?”Blair sighed, his tone filled with helplessness. “Mabes, you underestimate my feelings for you too much.”In this world, no one could surpass her place in his heart.Half an hour later, in Royal View Villa.Blair carried Mable back to his room
A night of heavy drinking left Mable feeling miserable the next day.She lay in bed, staring at the ceiling in a daze. It took her a while to realize that this was not her apartment.She sat up and looked around. This was Blair’s bedroom in Royal View Villa.How did she get here?She recalled drinking with Tracey last night and then encountering troublemakers. She had too much to drink and taught those people a lesson. After that...Mable rubbed her temples. She vaguely remembered seeing Blair.Did he bring her here?She looked down at the nightgown she was wearing. Had Blair changed her?She drank too much last night, so many details were a blur. However, she always had a good tolerance for alcohol. She should not have gone too far, even if she was drunk.“Woof!”A small puppy’s bark sounded by the bed.Mable lowered her head and saw 23 sitting on the carpet beside the bed. The little dog wagged its tail, looking at her with round, adorable eyes.“Good morning, 23!”Mable
Mable was momentarily speechless.What exactly did she say last night?She looked at Blair nervously, realizing for the first time that she might have actually gotten into trouble.She would not drink so much again in the future.Mable finished breakfast on tenterhooks.Afterward, she asked impatiently, “Blair, what exactly did I say last night?”Blair did not speak and took Mable’s hand to lead her to the garden.The garden was filled with blooming roses, their fragrance intoxicating.While gazing at the sea of roses, Mable gradually relaxed without realizing it.Blair looked at Mable and said, “Mabes, last night, you said that you only loved me.”Mable was stunned for a moment. Did she confess her feelings to Blair last night?He grasped her shoulders and asked, “Was that the truth or just nonsense under the influence?”“What do you think?”Mable raised her brows at him. Was there a need to ask? Of course, it was the truth.She had thought she had revealed some incredib
Mable had always been a confident person. However, in front of Blair, she felt inferior.In fact, when she was with him, she had known this day would come eventually. She just did not expect it to arrive so soon.She should not have hoped.Blair narrowed his eyes at Mable, a trace of coldness creeping into his gaze. His tone was icy. “What did you say?”“Let’s break up, Blair.” Mable lowered her gaze, unable to meet his eyes.‘Blair, if you knew the reason behind my infertility, you might despise me.’The words ‘break up’ ignited Blair’s anger.He stared at her. His voice turned cold as he said, “Mable, what do you want me to do for you to believe that my feelings for you won’t change because of a child?”Mable shook his head. “You don’t need to do anything. It’s not you, it’s me.”Blair clenched his jaw, his dark eyes gleaming with a deep coldness. “Mable, is this your love for me?”Just because she was infertile, she wanted to break up.Or was that just an excuse?“I’m so
Mable sat on the couch with 23, who was sitting on her slipper, looking up at her.“23, do you think I did the wrong thing today?”Mable remembered how Blair sounded when he heard her suggest breaking up. It made her feel extremely uncomfortable.She picked 23 up and placed it on her lap, feeling her nose sting. “He loves me, but I can’t be selfish. I’m also afraid he might regret it later. What should I do?”A short pain was better than a prolonged one.Maybe his love for her would gradually fade away.At that thought, Mabel could not hold back her tears.Whenever she thought of Blair not loving her anymore and falling for someone else, it felt like her heart was being torn apart.“Woof...”23 saw her cry and reached its front paws to touch her hand as if trying to comfort her.Mable rubbed 23’s head and could not stop her tears.At that moment, her phone rang.Mable glanced at it. It was from Rahman.She wiped her tears with a tissue. Once her emotions were under control
“Are you sure Anthony is the boss of Black C?” Mable asked.Rahman hesitated. “I can’t be completely sure. I was sitting in a car and saw a group of people surrounding him as he walked out of the hotel. I could only get a brief glimpse.”Black C’s boss had two capable assistants, a man and a woman. They usually handle things on his behalf, so he rarely appeared in public.Recently, when Rahman was investigating Anthony, he saw the latter’s photos and initially thought he looked familiar. Then, he slowly remembered that Anthony bore a resemblance to Black C’s boss Rahman had seen two years ago.However, he could not be entirely certain they were the same person.“What’s the name of Black C’s boss?” Mable asked.“Calvin.”Rahman paused, then said, “I also had someone check Black C’s recent activities. It seems Calvin hasn’t been in Monafett for some time.”“Is that so?”Mable nodded thoughtfully. Calvin had been absent from Monafett recently, and Anthony only returned from Monaf
As soon as Mable entered the banquet hall, she saw two familiar faces.They were Howard and Ethan, whom she had not seen for a long time.Mable held a wine glass and walked over to greet them.“Professor Jefferson, long time no see.”Ethan was as polite as ever in front of Mable.Mable smiled and clinked her glass with him. “Don’t keep calling me ‘Professor’. It’s just Mable.”Ethan looked at Mable and smiled elegantly. “Sure.”Howard looked at Mable. “Mabes, when are you free to come over for dinner? Grandpa has been mentioning you often lately.”Mable nodded. “Sure. How is your grandfather these days?”Old Master Morse’s leg no longer needed acupuncture treatment. After finishing a couple more courses of the medicine prescribed by Mable, he no longer had to take it.“Not only does Grandpa’s leg not hurt anymore, but he’s also more energetic. He had a medical checkup at the hospital a few days ago. His various indicators have improved significantly compared to the first half
“Arthur proposed to Tracey?!”In the afternoon, Tracey posted several photos of her and Arthur in a hot air balloon. In one of the photos, she held a bouquet with a dazzling ring on her ring finger.[Yes, I do.]That was the caption.Blair hugged Mable and nodded with a smile. “Yeah, Arthur proposed to her today. Trace called to say they’ll prepare for the wedding after they return from their trip.”“That’s great!”Mable was sincerely happy for Tracey and Arthur.She asked Blair, “Do they have any ideas for the wedding? We can help them prepare in advance.”Blair said, “We can call Trace and ask.”Mable looked at the time. It was midnight in Monafett, and she did not want to disturb them by calling at this hour. She smiled and said, “I’ll call her tomorrow.”Getting two good news in a row today made Mable feel particularly good. After dinner, she could not help but want to drink some wine to celebrate.Blair had not drunk for a long time, either. Seeing her in high spirits,
Kyle stared into Zoe’s eyes. He had indeed noticed it, but he was not sure yet.However, when Zoe called him by his full name, he was completely certain.Zoe had regained her memories.From the moment she woke up, her emotions had been off. Even Monica noticed something wrong with her, so how could he not have seen it?Kyle looked at Zoe, reaching out to brush the hair by her temples. “It’s been a long time since you called me that.”Zoe had not called him since waking up, but as soon as she did, she called him Kyle instead of Ky. He knew then she must have remembered everything.Although Kyle knew that this day would come sooner or later, he did not expect her to regain her memories at this moment.He was completely unprepared and caught off guard.Zoe lowered her head. “That’s what I used to call you, but you tricked me into calling you Ky.”She remembered everything as soon as she woke up.The events that happened when she had forgotten felt like a dream, too surreal to be
Kyle named the baby Six not only because he was born at 6 pounds and 6 ounces but also because June 6th was the day they first met.He would always remember the scene when he first saw Zoe, even though their relationship started with deception, manipulation, and even revenge.Kyle caressed Zoe’s cheek and said, “Zoe, I’ve never told you this, but I fell in love with you the moment I saw you. It was love at first sight.“I want you to stay by my side forever and let me stay by your side forever. I’ll never let you go again in this lifetime.”Zoe’s eyes slowly reddened as she listened to Kyle’s heartfelt words.Indeed, she never knew he fell in love with her at first sight...They both did.Kyle gently wiped away her tears. “Zoe, I promise you. We’ll only part in death, never in life.”Zoe choked and nodded, burying her face in his chest as she cried.In her arms, Six seemed to sense his mother’s emotions and moved restlessly.Zoe quickly comforted him.“Let me.” Kyle took the
At the hospital. When Zoe woke up again, it was already the next morning.As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Kyle sitting by her bedside.Kyle noticed her waking up and quickly held her hand. “Zoe, you’re awake. How do you feel?”Zoe stared at the man in front of her and blinked, feeling shocked.When she did not answer, Kyle immediately became nervous. “What’s wrong? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?”Zoe remained silent and continued to stare at him. Her eyes gradually turned red, and her nose tingled with a strong sense of sourness.Kyle’s heart clenched at the sight. “Zoe, don’t scare me like this. Zoe...”He was getting anxious and was just about to call the doctor when she suddenly grabbed his hand. “I... I’m okay. I just had a nightmare. I’m a bit groggy after waking up.”Kyle hugged her, his warm hand gently patting her back. “It’s okay. I’ve been by your side all along.”Zoe buried her face in his shoulder, softly humming without saying anything.At that mom
“I see.”Outside the delivery room, Kyle’s family and the others were still waiting anxiously.Close to midnight, the door finally opened, and the nurse carried the baby out.“It’s a boy. Both mother and son are safe.”Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.Before long, Zoe was pushed out. Monica checked on the baby before hurriedly walking to Zoe’s side and taking her hand. “Zoe, you did so well.”“I’m okay, Mom.”Zoe was still very weak after just giving birth, and her voice was weak. Monica immediately told her husband to call the servants to brew a tonic and sent it over.Mable walked to Zoe and felt her heart ache when she saw the latter’s pale face, but she smiled and said, “Congratulations, Zoe.”Zoe smiled, no longer having the strength to speak.Blair and Solomon congratulated Kyle.Kyle nodded, not paying attention to them, and took Zoe back to the ward with the nurse.Zoe was a first-time mother, so she was extremely exhausted after giving birth an
As soon as Mable learned that Zoe was about to go into labor, she rushed to the hospital immediately. It was late at night, and Blair was worried, so he accompanied her.When the two arrived at the hospital, Zoe had already been taken into the delivery room. Kyle followed her in, but his parents waited anxiously outside.Mable looked at Monica and Floyd and asked, “Isn’t Zoe’s due date still about ten days away? Why did it suddenly come early?”Monica said, “We’re not sure, either. After dinner tonight, Zoe said her stomach was hurting. Kyle helped her upstairs to rest, but not long after, he called for someone to prepare the car to go to the hospital...”Seeing Mable stare anxiously at the delivery room, Blair held her hand and comforted her. “Don’t worry. Zoe has been healthy her whole pregnancy. There shouldn’t be any problems.”Mable nodded. “Yeah, I hope both the mother and child are safe.”Soon, Solomon and Ines also arrived.Solomon greeted Kyle’s parents and asked, “How
Without saying anything, Solomon placed his behind Ines’ head and kissed her.Ines wrapped her arms around his waist...Knock, knock!The untimely sound of knocking interrupted them.Ines jumped like a startled deer, eyes wide and cheeks red.The servant’s voice came from outside. “Sir, dinner is ready.”Solomon hugged Ines and cleared his throat. “Got it. We’ll be right there.”The servant acknowledged and left.Ines buried her head in Solomon’s chest and took a deep breath before saying, “Let’s go. Don’t want your parents to wait too long.”“Yeah.”Solomon stroked her head and looked at the drawing he had just completed. “Once it’s dry, I’ll have it framed and hang it in the bedroom, okay?”Ines asked, “In this bedroom?”Solomon nodded and kissed her forehead. “Yeah, we’ll probably come back to stay here often in the future.”Ines pursed her lips and smiled silently.“Let’s go have dinner.” Solomon led her downstairs.After having dinner at the Rowland residence, Solom
Solomon embraced Ines from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. “I learned to draw when I was young and almost did fine arts for college.”“Why didn’t you?”Winning first prize in a national art competition indicated a high level of drawing skill.Solomon said, “Painting is just one of my many interests. I do it to pass the time when I’m bored. I’ve never thought of becoming an artist.”Ines nodded. “I see.”Solomon suddenly perked up and opened a small cabinet beside the bookshelf, taking out a canvas and some paints. “Come on, I’ll draw a portrait.”Ines was stunned. “Of me?”“Yep. Give me a moment.”Solomon led Ines to sit on the sofa, then went out to find a servant to bring him the easel.Although he had not painted in many years, he still had all the tools he used before.Before long, the servant helped him bring in the easel and other tools.After looking at the layout of the bedroom, Solomon asked Ines to sit in the soft chair by the window, where the lighting w
Ines blinked. “I was just thinking about what to bring to your house tomorrow. I can’t go empty-handed...”Solomon laughed at her words. “You don’t need to bring anything. Just seeing you will make them happy.”“That won’t do. I still need to buy something.”Although she knew that Solomon’s parents did not lack anything, she could not just go without a gift. It was still necessary to have proper etiquette.Ines was a little nervous at the thought of visiting his parents tomorrow. “Can you tell me what your parents are like?”Solomon noticed her nervousness and squeezed her hand. “Don’t worry. My mom and dad are very nice. They won’t make things difficult for you.”Ines looked at him and nodded.With him by her side, she was not that worried.She heard Solomon say that his father liked tea, so she bought a gift box from the supermarket. In addition, she also brought some nutritional supplements to bring along when they go to Solomon’s house tomorrow.After buying everything, th